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Hello! This is Claire from the Herpetology Team. I’d like to talk a little bit about some of our species that are a little harder to find in the Georgia eXtremes building at Scaly Slimy Spectacular. We have a cool mossy seepage habitat next to the eastern hellbender that is home to some of our … Continue reading "Spot the salamanders"

Happy Women’s History Month! While I’m in awe of women every single day, I’m grateful for a designated month to reflect on the countless contributions women have made to move our world forward, often while having to juggle and overcome a litany of social pressures and limitations.   When thinking of quintessential conservation heroes, a lot … Continue reading "Who Run the (Natural) World: Girls"

Make your picks now in Round 1 of public voting   WHAT: Herds of humans have already made their picks in a historic Sweet Sixteen Bracket to name the first southern white rhino ever born at Zoo Atlanta. Round 1 of public voting opened on March 20, 2024, with more than 2,200 votes already cast as … Continue reading "RHINO NAMING MADNESS IS IN FULL SWING AT ZOO ATLANTA"

Hello, it’s McKenzie, Senior Keeper in the Ambassador Animals Department, and I’m here to tell you a bit about professional development in the animal world. You may wonder, “What does a business trip look like for someone who takes care of animals for a living?” Well, there are quite a few different options for us, … Continue reading "What does a business trip look like for us?"

Did you know the giant pandas have a variety of spaces to enjoy, not all of which you might be able to see? These include the dayrooms, the outdoor habitats, and the behind-the-scenes spaces. Each of these areas have special features that make them unique and enriching to the bears. One of the behind-the-scenes spaces … Continue reading "Panda Updates- Monday, March 18"

Applications are open now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta   ATLANTA – March 15, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta will again extend community access to its popular signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program for summer 2024. The program will provide a week of Summer Safari Camp for … Continue reading "ZOO ATLANTA TO PROVIDE SAFARI CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 40 CHILDREN"

“You work where!?” It’s a common response to telling someone you work at a zoo. It’s often followed by another question – “So you take care of the animals?” Well, that depends on what you consider to be “taking care of the animals.” Surely, it’s preparing their food and maintaining their habitats. But what about … Continue reading "It Takes a Team"

The Zoo Atlanta family is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Ruby, a female red panda. Ruby was found deceased by her care team on March 8, 2024.   The definitive cause of Ruby’s death is not yet known. Preliminary findings of a necropsy, or the non-human equivalent of an autopsy, indicated a mesenteric torsion. … Continue reading "THE ZOO ATLANTA FAMILY IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF RUBY THE RED PANDA"

Submit name suggestions now for the Rhino Sweet Sixteen Bracket ATLANTA – March 7, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta’s rhino calf needs a name, and March is Rhino Naming Madness at the Zoo! Starting on Thursday, March 7, 2024, rhino fans near and far are encouraged to submit names and subsequently vote in four rounds to … Continue reading "RHINO NAMING MADNESS BEGINS TODAY"

All right, let’s talk about coffee, but not just any coffee – we’re diving into the world of bird-friendly brews. You might not realize it, but the way your coffee is grown can have a big impact on our avian buddies. So, grab a cup of joe and let’s chat about why bird-friendly coffee is … Continue reading "Why bird-friendly coffee is the way to go"